Swans - Blind

Hello, thank you for listening to our music. I hope it gives you some joy and pleasure.

I am pleased that you have discovered our music through this medium. I view this experience as the equivalent of previewing a record in a record store in days of old. However, if you wish to experience the music in its' fullest form, I would strongly encourage you to acquire it in a physical format you can bring into your home. Not only will you then be able to experience the richest version of the music sonically, but you will also be afforded the opportunity to enjoy the tangible artwork, which was conceived in tandem with the music, and serves as a further portal to experiencing the total conceptual and spiritual and emotional content of the work we have labored, lovingly, to bring to you.

I love you,

- Michael Gira / Swans / Young God Records

[everyvillainislemons]

A very humbling song as a young man. It’s refreshing to hear someone older admit that their arrogance in their younger years was really not a strength at all.

[JonathanNelsonOfficial]

“If you could step inside me, you’d feel what hatred brings. If you saw through my eyes, you’d see what self deception means.” This is precisely the human condition.

[Oblio]

My best friend died recently, he really liked Swans at one point, even tho he didnt mention this particular song I like to think of him every time I heard it. I miss you Alex.

[seangomez]

Seriously some of the most honest and introspective lyrics of all time. Literally every line is perfect

[yanille]

I remember being high out of my mind when i first heard this. Lowest point of my life, glad im not there anymore. The song is much more potent sober.

[qkyquvo]

Their masterpiece. I will keep this precious song with me forever.

[Aacceeggii]

Michael Gira is one of the greatest lyricists and musicians ever.

[randombuildingintorontocan]

Broke up with someone, cried for a bit. Listened to this. Twerked. Moved on.

[elijah]

I still can't listen to this song without tearing up.

[MrDrumzOrz]

This song showed up on my Discover Weekly this week. Never before has a song grabbed me out of nowhere like that. I have never heard anything like this in my life.

[ScisaacFisaac]

Ever have a song that "feels" like your stumbled-through childhood and current self all at once?

It's like the neighborhood where you grew up is the music embodied: vast and old and terrifying and more than your young self could ever hope to comprehend. Yet you still feel fondly when revisiting, like you really have come home.

And the lyrics are you yourself, though your life's never been harsh in the way the writer chronicles: trying to look back on everything and condemn your past and present self because you always have been -- and always will be -- blind.

Sorry, just a rambling YouTube comment, carry on!

(P.S.: little observation. I know it's nothing unique for White Light, but the fade-in and fade-out make it feel like a piece that never stops playing in the background. We just tuned in and heard a piece of someone else's pain.)

[puppetmaster]

I never get sick of this song. I never get sick of Swans....

[driversviewofficial]

Now some of us are weak
And some endure
And some people live their life
In violence that’s pure and clean
But I saw a man cry once
Down on his knees
In the corner of a darkened cell
And his pain meant nothing to me

But I was younger then
And young men never die
When I walked out in the sun
I was strong, clear-minded and blind

I don’t say a prayer for anyone
It doesn’t do any good
Please don’t ask me questions
They’d just be misunderstood
And if you could step inside me
You'd feel what hatred brings
And if you saw with my eyes
You'd see what self-deception means

I was younger once
And I created a lie
And though my body was strong
I was self-deluded, confident and blind

Now show some pity
For weak of will
Because when we’re drinking
We can never be filled
Show some understanding
For the lonely fool
Because when I’m drinking
I’m out of control

I was never young
Nothing has transpired
But when I look in the mirror
I feel dead, I feel cold, I am blind

I am blind, mmm
I am blind, mmm
I am blind, mmm
Mmm

you'r welcome :D

[George_]

everybody gangsta till blind starts playing

[consciousdelirium]

Wow.. Just listened to their first album now I'm listening to this. Such a big change

[jesperkjaer]

Songs like Blind never seem to disappear from my memory. Just like Failure & The Great Annihilator. Swans are just - well Great.

[danijelasaric]

There won't come a time when this chorus won't make me cry.

[shutthelights]

one of the few songs that makes me feel emotional

[heyitswesty]

I love you guys so much - 25 years and counting. You're an old friend to me through this harsh life. Thank you for keeping me warm when I've needed it when things were the highest but also the lowest.

[Miguelohara]

cant believe Michael Gira invented The National